New Mazda2 Sedan Genting Hillclimb - Best B Segment Sedan?!?! | YS Khong Driving 

I own the Mazda 2 sedan right now, and I never regret my decision. Bought the version before the newer ones launched. It's great to drive, very fuel efficient (managed to get 16-17km/l on 92 RON fuel), quite practical (the boot is very large, well, at least in the sedan LOL), and man, it's been such a joy to drive this around. Hoping to drive the car around the country soon! Loved the content, uncle! Keep it up!

Writing my review of the Mazda 2 after completing the Mae Hong Son loop in North Thailand last week. It was after watching this review here that I decided to pick the M2 to go one step further by "abusing" it the way Mr Khong would - and relish exactly what Mr Khong is doing here in this clip but on a more extreme drive than the Genting hill climb! Scaling the steep MHS slopes really punished the gearbox to the extent that on a few occasion, the engine almost overheated. Averaging 4-5K RPM during those 45 - 60 minutes non stop hillclimb drive, the car was also struggling in a lot of those insane uphill curves even on 1st gear. - it never exceeded 35kmh on the first gear on full throttle, and gear 2 was impossible on many corners. The car could come with a bit more torque on the lowest gears, but I guess that's the limitation of a small engine. Nevertheless the car survived all 1,800+ corners without rolling sideways and backwards, so all is good. Fuel consumption was averaging 16km/l in urban, so hitting 500km if you're not a heavy footer like me is definitely achievable. I'd agree on the Jinba Ittai philosophy on how engaging it was on the crazy mountain roads... and while it is no Civic TypeR or a 4WD, it was definitely great fun for a simple car of this price-range. Paddle shift, 6 speed gearbox, not CVT, a nice punchy exhaust note when I smash through the mountain curves, fun-to-drive and handsome looking were plus factors... very little conviction needed to pick this over the other boring Japanese B-segment for an adventure.

8 years coming 9 years M2 Sedan Sktactiv owner.. served well n fun.. 220k Km n still going strong, minimal problems n just normal wear n tear. had a nice bath in hood covering banjir once n seems hydrolocked, 3 days dried up, drain n replace oil still runs like a champ. comp test all good. for me its a great n durable car built to last.. im one of those "a redline a day keeps the mechanic away" kinda guy n it is yet to show any engine problems.

I once sat in the older gen Mazda 2. Full load to lunch and I notice how the car exit the corner with pretty impressive acceleration with heavy load. Mazda car does churn out power easily. It is a good car to have.

Nothing beats the feeling of driving on a highway climbing up to Genting in a nice warm darkish weather. Put on a lofi/night drive music and there you go. #drivingislife

Best car for handling, even previous gen is good.

I was on the edge of my seat back here in Michigan as he zoomed up that climb- better than a TV suspense thriller. I have this same car* and love the way it handles and the fuel economy and the looks. I also enjoy the sound of that 1.5 engine but I've never had mine rev so long and so high, so I turned my computer sound all the way up and just got into the driving expertise and the performance of this sweet little car. This guy is funny and cool, but I hope he can steer clear of any accidents... * Actually in the USA it's the identical car but missing the paddle shifters and branded as a Toyota Yaris (with little Mazda labels everywhere except on the front and back of the car)

Wow, despite its short rear it seriously performs well in the corners. I am impressed by it.

We don’t get the mazda2 here anymore, but for each segment it’s in, Mazdas will drive with a more neutral balance than similarly priced competition.

Still loving my mazda2 hatch, only wish the seating position is lower and the steering could go lower. Engine notes sounds the best, not cvt, good handling, even the prefacelift 2016 still looks good, it certainly aged very well. If only bermaz gives us better specs. Aiming for mazda3 !

This makes me miss my previous 1.5 CX3. Had to sell it in exchange for 2022 HRV because the rear accommodation was not very accommodating.

Looks like this car is fun to drive and so stable n comfy

I heavily consider this car early of this year because I want the 5 years free service but then it lacks practicallity hence I went for Almera Turbo instead...I Still love Mazda 2 for the record 😁✌️

I believed they removed the HUD in the newest facelift which was a bit of a letdown to be honest but this car is definitely fun to drive around.

Nice drive in a nice car Unker YS! I am surprised to see such a small centre screen these days! I am a bit wary of Mazda after sales as one of my friends had enless problems with his Mazda 6 chassis. They could not solve the issues and also were reluctant to declare the car a lemon!

Hi uncle! I wish you stay healthy as always, have a nice day ya.

Mazda really done good job....

I got mazda 2 hatchback too, ya is fun to drive . 😊

Noticed the NVH is very impressive

I wonder if the roaring sound is heard outside as well 🤔

Really HAVING FUN uncle....

NVH is SuperB! ⭐️

That [ha Ha] at the first corner 🤣. Joy invoked.

why the front camera so much vibration and less sharp? the rear camera is good though

Don’t see any Mazda 2 sedans here in Singapore, would be great if they offer that here.

Hows the car suspension? Seems a bit shaky

Yup school holidays😊

I think uncle should mention Mazda unique SkyActive engine running "simulated" Atkinson/Miller cycle instead of the conventional Otto cycle. Mazda really under-market the feature.

Exhaust note seems better than s70 😅

So, master khong, which one you prefer city, vios or mazda 2?

Ok booking one

Hi Sir! Is this better than the new Honda City?

How is it compared to the CX3 1.5 for city use by a family of 3?

I heard a lil bit whining near the end of the run. Is the transmission still good?

Should bring watter tumbler with straw, easier to drink instead of opening bottle cap.

Mazda 2 or Mazda 3 better?

What difference drive feeling between hatch and sedan ?

No more heads up display in this latest mazda 2?

Uncle power lol. But drive safe.

How does it compared to vios in terms of handling

⚓ 🇨🇵 \ 😀 / Excellent ! 🇨🇵 \ 😀 /⚓

Sui sui

Very disappointing to look at, it could be any brand....as for shifting it up yourself 🤔 sounds painful 😅

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steering looks thicker this time

2airbags 😅😅😅

3:19 that's how I want my car to behave. I drive my auto cars in manual, and I don't want the car to downshift when rev drops below lets say 1.5k.